About Velvet Shadows – professional wedding & party band based in Bristol for events throughout the UK
Velvet Shadows, a dynamic wedding and party band based in Bristol, offers an unparalleled musical experience tailored to elevate any occasion.
With a lineup consisting of captivating female lead vocals, skilful lead guitar, grooving bass guitar, versatile keyboards, and dynamic drums complemented by harmonious backing vocals, we ensure a performance that leaves a lasting impression.
We're listed on FixTheMusic's 21 Best Wedding Bands in Bristol 🏆
Dedicated to exceeding expectations, we specialise in curating a diverse repertoire spanning from the timeless classics of the '60s to contemporary hits, ensuring a night of entertainment suited for all audiences and age groups.
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Manor By The Lake in Cheltenham, Oxford Botanic Garden and Elmhay Park in Frome.
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Our standard quotations for weddings in the UK include:
- 2 x 1 hour live sets of music
- Arrival at venue for set up at 6.30pm
- Free unmanned disco playing between live sets up to midnight
- Finish at 12 midnight
- Travel expenses
We regularly perform at venues across the South West, often booked as a Gloucestershire wedding band for couples celebrating in the surrounding areas.
Whether it's the nostalgic tunes of yesteryears or the chart-toppers of today, we guarantee to keep the energy high and the dance floor packed.
Equipped with professional-grade gear that undergoes rigorous PAT testing and is backed by comprehensive insurance, you can rest assured of a seamless and secure experience.
Our state-of-the-art lighting system further enhances the ambience, setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration.
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At Velvet Shadows, we understand the importance of personalization.
Whether your preference leans towards rock and pop or you're inclined towards the infectious rhythms of funk, disco, and Motown, we pride ourselves on tailoring our performance to meet your specific tastes and preferences.
Let Velvet Shadows transform your event into an unforgettable extravaganza, where every note resonates with joy and every beat ignites the dance floor.
21 Verified Reviews
"From the moment we booked Velvet Shadows we felt at ease because the communication was fantastic. We had to choose 32 songs from the vast catalogue which is more difficult than you think but the 32 songs selected were performed excellently. All our guests have commented to us "what a fantastic band " and " boy they can play well".
We wouldn't hesitate to book them again.
Fantastic night , thanks guys and all the best for the future."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Thank you Velvet Shadows for a great performance at my client's wedding at the Oxford Botanic Garden. The dance floor was packed which is always a good sign and there was music for everyone. Hope to work with you again!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We had the absolute pleasure of having Velvet Shadows play at our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! From the very beginning, they were so easy to deal with – professional, organised, and always quick to respond to any questions we had. The whole planning process was stress-free, which is exactly what every couple hopes for. The band offered a fantastic selection of songs to choose from, with something for everyone. You are able to choose the songs you want the band to play from their list of songs, which is a great touch as it meant we could choose all of our favourites! On the night itself, Velvet Shadows were simply incredible. The music was flawless, the energy was amazing, and they had absolutely everyone up on the dance floor from start to finish. Friends and family are still raving about how much fun they had and how brilliant the band was! We would 100% recommend Velvet Shadows to anyone planning a wedding, birthday, or any big celebration. They truly made our evening unforgettable and we’re so grateful for the memories they helped create."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Velvet Shadows were brilliant at our wedding at the Swan in Wells. Super easy to deal with & had a great selection of songs. They sounded fantastic & our guests loved them. Highly recommended!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Thank you so much to Velvet Shadows for playing at our wedding. Both Lewis & I were thrilled with the live music, you got everyone up and singing; and you made our first dance super special by singing it live. Thank you again for a great performance."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"60th birthday celebrations and Velvet Shadows were amazing. Dave took great care to make sure we had the party we wanted. I can’t rate them highly enough. The band were phenomenal."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Velvet Shadows were an excellent band to deal with. They offered an excellent selection of tracks with enough variety to suit all occasions. The lead singer has a fantastic voice and the band are excellent, they made our wedding evening one to remember. I would highly recommend them to make your wedding day special!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We’re so happy we chose Velvet Shadows as our wedding band, they put on a great performance of our favourite songs from their extensive set list, including our first dance. They were really easy to deal with and came fully prepared to get the party going. There was a great atmosphere on the night and I’d really recommend them to anyone looking for wedding or party entertainment!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Velvet Shadows performed at our wedding reception and they were incredible! Their musical talent is at a very high standard & their song selection is superb, perfect for a party! They also went above & beyond & learnt a new song especially for our first dance. We and our guests were delighted and had an absolute ball! Velvet Shadows were also highly organised in our communications with them and very thorough in making sure the evening ran smoothly. Highly recommend!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Fantastic band and really easy and smooth to deal with. Lots of compliments received from our guests and would highly recommend to anyone!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We booked Velvet Shadows for our wedding evening. All members of the band are talented musicians and their singer Maria has a fantastic voice! They adapted their playlist to suit our requests and performed our first dance to perfection. The dance floor was kept busy with their wide range of songs they expertly played. The band made sure the sound levels were suitable for us and our guests. All band members were very friendly and dressed very smartly. The booking process was easy to follow and David was very helpful with helping us plan the music for our wedding evening."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Hired the band for my wife’s 40th and what a night!! Everyone danced all night and between sets was an unmanned disco. Everyone loved them. Easy to deal with at all times. Book this band - you won’t regret it!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Velvet Shadows played at my 60th birthday just the other evening and I’m still trying to recover from dancing all night long 😂🤣😂 They were absolutely amazing & I would thoroughly recommend them. All of my guests were complimentary towards them too. They have a great list of tunes you can choose from along with a really easy & professional booking service too. 💃🏾🕺🏼💃🏾 Can we do this party again soon? I really did not want the evening to end!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Velvet Shadows were an absolutely fantastic band! From their song list, we picked our favourites, and they put together a crowd-pleasing set that felt totally unique to us. The music had everyone up and dancing all night. They also went above and beyond to make the evening feel personal and special. We booked the additional song extra and they turned it into such a memorable moment for us. If you’re looking for a band that will get the party going and make your night unforgettable, we can recommend Velvet Shadows!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Velvet Shadows were an absolutely fantastic band! From their song list, we picked our favourites, and they put together a crowd-pleasing set that felt totally unique to us. The music had everyone up and dancing all night. They also went above and beyond to make the evening feel personal and special. We booked the additional song extra and they turned it into such a memorable moment for us. If you’re looking for a band that will get the party going and make your night unforgettable, we can recommend Velvet Shadows!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Absolutely bloody fantastic. This group made the night so special. Can't recommend highly enough. Such nice people who clearly love what they do. Thank you so much guys. Have been telling everyone how great you are."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Velvet Shadows played our wedding in August ‘24 and I couldn’t recommend them more highly. Dave was highly organised and great to correspond with via email, getting everything organised easily. The band have a really great list of songs to choose from and on the night were truly amazing; so many of our guests commented on how talented they were, and we had so much fun!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We were looking for a quality band that could offer a variety of music to suit a mix of ages - and Velvet Shadows stood out immediately! From initial communications to the day of the event we had numerous very friendly and very efficient comms with the band manager making the whole process easy for us in terms of the arrangements and details."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We booked Velvet Shadows for my parents' 40th wedding anniversary, and they truly made the celebration unforgettable. From the very beginning, communication with Dave was great. He was responsive, accommodating and made the planning process smooth and stress-free. On the day of the event, they delivered an outstanding performance. Their music was brilliant, capturing the perfect blend of classics and contemporary hits that had everyone on the dance floor. The guests were very complimentary about the band and were even demanding more songs after their set had finished! I highly recommend Velvet Shadows. They truly went above and beyond to make our celebration memorable - thank you all!!! Thanks, Dave."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We cannot recommend Velvet Shadows enough, they were absolutely outstanding at our wedding. The whole band was incredible and every song they played had the crowd going crazy, a testament to both the quality of the music/vocals and the vibe they brought. They were also so accommodating with all of my #groomzilla requests."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We had a fantastic night - would definitely book again!"
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Set List
2020s
Harry Styles – As it was
Dua Lipa – Dance the night
Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso
Post Malone – I had some help
Olivia Rodrigo – Good 4 U
Miley Cyrus - Flowers
The Weekend – Blinding Lights
Lizzo – About damn time
Stargazing – Myles Smith
Love Story – Taylor Swift
Birds of a feather – Billy Eilish
2010s
John Newman – Love me again
Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby
Daft Punk – Get lucky
Bruno Mars - Treasure
One Republic – Counting stars
Pink – Raise your glass
Bruno Mars – Locked out of heaven
Walk the Moon – Shut up and dance
2000s
The Calling – Wherever you will go
KIngs of Leon – Use somebody
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
Franz Ferdinand – Take me out
Jet – Are you gonna be my girl
Killers - Human
Killers – Mr Brightside
Stereophonics - Dakota
Muse – Starlight
Are you ready for love – Elton Jon
1990
Pulp – Disco 2000
Oasis – Don’t Look back in anger
Reef – Put your hands up
Supergrass - Alright.
The Cure - Friday I’m in love
Tina Turner - Simply the Best
Blondie - Maria
Cher -Believe
1980
Bryan Adams - Run to you
Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
Huey Lewis- Power of love.
Four Tops- Loco in Acapulco
Tears for Fears- Everybody wants to rule the world
Giorgio Moroder & Phil Oakey - Together in electric dreams.
Blues Brothers - Gimme some Lovin
Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark
Elton John - I'm Still Standing
David Bowie - Let's Dance
Guns N Roses - Sweet Child O'Mine
Chaka Khan - Aint Nobody
Luther Vandross- So Amazing
Phil Collins- You Can’t Hurry Love
Phil Collins- Easy Lover
Bon Jovi- Livin on a prayer
Bryan Adams – Summer 69
1970
Queen - Crazy little thing called love.
Queen- Don’t stop me now.
Stevie Wonder- Superstition.
Four Seasons - December 63
Eagles - Take it easy
O'Jays - Love train
Earth Wind & Fire- September
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Wild Cherry- Play that Funky Music
Fleetwood Mac- Dreams
Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
Candi Staton- Young Hearts
Patti LaBelle – Lady marmalade
Stevie Wonder - Signed, sealed, delivered
Sister Sledge – We are family
1960
The KInks - All day and all of the night.
The Monkees - I'm a Believer
Righteous Brothers – Unchained melody
The Beatles - I saw her standing there
Spencer Davis Group - Keep on Running
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
Martha and the Vandellas - Dancing in the Street
Jackson 5- I want you back
You Cant Hurry Love – Supremes
Aint no mountain high enough – Marvin Gaye
Son of a preacher man – Dusty Springfield
Baby Love – Supremes
River deep mountain high – Tina Turner